Direct Support Professional (DSP)

RFK Community Alliance • Lancaster, MA

88d • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Professional (DSP) $20.00 – $21.25 per hour | Lancaster, MA Are you passionate about Adult Service and ready to make a meaningful impact every day? Join the dedicated team at RFK Community Alliance’s, where your talent in Adult Service helps fuel brighter futures for our adults. We’re looking for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who’s ready to bring energy, creativity, and heart to our adult service team. If you’re dependable, motivated, and love being part of a mission-driven organization, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• High School diploma and valid driver’s license required.
• Able to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands for computer work.
• Able to assist with physical holds, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and client transport.
• Able to work in both open and confined areas with moderate noise.

Nice To Haves

• One year of residential experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise clients in daily activities and personal care while fostering therapeutic relationships.
• Approach all work with respect for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Use verbal interventions to reduce crises; provide physical support when necessary.
• Implement daily activity schedules and adapt to individual needs.
• Supports individuals in self-care and activities of daily living. This may include toileting, showering, teeth brushing and other forms of personal care to ensure individuals look and feel their best.
• Assist individuals in accessing the community for preferred activities, shopping, banking, medical/personal appointments and other community-based needs and desires.
• Provides a safe, clean, homelike environment. Participates with individuals and colleagues in attending to the needs of the residence. This may include cleaning, meal preparation, social activities, etc…
• Complete documentation, reports, and data accurately per program standards.
• Attend required training and maintain required certifications (CPI, First Aid, MAP, CPR).
• Communicate professionally and participate in meetings and supervision.
• Safely operate program vehicles and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED